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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Large QWIX Compression screw, dia. 7.5 mm L 90 mm, Lot No. FH86, Rx only, Product Usage: The QWIX Positioning screw is indicated for fixation of bone fractures or for bone reconstruction.

Reported: August 31, 2016 Initiated: July 21, 2016 #Z-2600-2016

Product Description

Large QWIX Compression screw, dia. 7.5 mm L 90 mm, Lot No. FH86, Rx only, Product Usage: The QWIX Positioning screw is indicated for fixation of bone fractures or for bone reconstruction.

Reason for Recall

Labeling on the Qwix Screw product states that it is a "compression screw" instead of a "positioning screw".

Details

Units Affected
120 units from multiple lots
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, GA, ID, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, TX, VA and WA
Location
Plainsboro, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Large QWIX Compression screw, dia. 7.5 mm L 90 mm, Lot No. FH86, Rx only, Product Usage: The QWIX Positioning screw is indicated for fixation of bone fractures or for bone reconstruction.. Recalled by Integra LifeSciences Corp.. Units affected: 120 units from multiple lots.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling on the Qwix Screw product states that it is a "compression screw" instead of a "positioning screw".
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 31, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2600-2016.